Gary Speed foi meio-campista de Gales, campeão inglês pelo Leeds em 1992 e dono do recorde de 535 jogos na Premier League quando se aposentou. Disputou 85 jogos pela seleção galesa.
Gary Speed
Gary Speed was born in Mancot, Wales, on September 8, 1969. A left-footed midfielder, he became known for his consistency, aerial play and professionalism throughout more than two decades of his career. He made his name at Leeds United, where he won the First Division title in 1991-92. He later played for Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton and Sheffield United. When he retired, he held the record of 535 Premier League appearances. For the Wales national team, he played 85 matches and scored seven goals, serving as captain of the team. He ended his international career in 2004. He was Sheffield United manager in 2010 and, in December of that year, took charge of the Wales national team, which rose in the FIFA rankings during his tenure. He passed away on November 27, 2011, at age 42.